Shore ASTM D2240 Hardness Tester / Durometer – Type A
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Description
The Shore ASTM D2240 Hardness Tester, commonly known as a Durometer Type A, is an essential instrument for measuring the hardness of flexible mold rubbers, elastomers, and other soft materials. This precision tool provides accurate and consistent readings, making it ideal for quality control and material testing in industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing. The Durometer Type A is designed with a simple yet robust mechanism, featuring a spring-loaded indenter that measures the depth of penetration into the material under a specified force. Its ergonomic design ensures ease of use, while the clear, easy-to-read dial or digital display provides instant hardness readings. The device complies with ASTM D2240 standards, ensuring reliability and accuracy in hardness measurement.
Specifications
- Type: Shore Durometer Type A
- Standard Compliance: ASTM D2240
- Hardness Range: 0 to 100 Shore A
- Indenter: Spring-loaded with a truncated cone point
- Force Applied: 1 kgf (9.8 N)
- Display Options: Analog dial or digital readout
- Accuracy: ±1 Shore A
- Resolution: 1 Shore A
- Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to 50°C
- Dimensions: 25 x 60 x 115 mm (approximate)
- Weight: 300 g
- Material Testing Applications: Elastomers, natural and synthetic rubbers, soft plastics, flexible foams
- Additional Features:
- Ergonomic design for handheld use
- Optional test stand for increased accuracy and repeatability
- Calibration certificate included
- Durable construction for long-term use
- Portable and lightweight for field and laboratory use
Laboratory Calibration
Micro Precision operates 36 laboratories globally providing reliable localized support
- Certified metrologists staffing laboratories in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Comprehensive scopes of accreditation to meet a broad range of customer needs
- Expedited calibration services available
- Pickup and delivery services available
- Environmentally controlled facilities to ensure high quality and accurate calibrations and measurements.
Laboratory Calibration
Micro Precision operates 36 laboratories globally providing reliable localized support
- Certified metrologists staffing laboratories in North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Asia, and the Middle East
- Comprehensive scopes of accreditation to meet a broad range of customer needs
- Expedited calibration services available
- Pickup and delivery services available
- Environmentally controlled facilities to ensure high quality and accurate calibrations and measurements.
Quality Certified Test Equipment Repair Services
When a piece of equipment fails you have the option to repair or replace that item. Oftentimes repair is an economical and efficient solution. Micro Precision’s repair offering provides advantages to our customers:
- Cost effective; often less than OEM
- Efficient; often much better turn-time than the OEM
- Flexibility; willingness to work with customers to meet their needs
- Warranted repairs
- Ability to service many obsolete instruments
Quality Certified Test Equipment Repair Services
When a piece of equipment fails you have the option to repair or replace that item. Oftentimes repair is an economical and efficient solution. Micro Precision’s repair offering provides advantages to our customers:
- Cost effective; often less than OEM
- Efficient; often much better turn-time than the OEM
- Flexibility; willingness to work with customers to meet their needs
- Warranted repairs
- Ability to service many obsolete instruments
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From the leasing of specialized electronic equipment for a specific task, to the purchase of physical and dimensional tools, we offer leasing services as well as used test equipment sales. We also locate hard-to-find electronics, and provide flexible options to meet ever-changing equipment needs.
Cost Effective Test Equipment Options
From the leasing of specialized electronic equipment for a specific task, to the purchase of physical and dimensional tools, we offer leasing services as well as used test equipment sales. We also locate hard-to-find electronics, and provide flexible options to meet ever-changing equipment needs.
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